Americoat | Plain City, Ohio

Robert Garrick didn't have to lift a finger after a same-day rain washed out his newly sealed driveway. His contractors took the initiative to return and reseal.

"A crew member also power washed the garage doors and applied touch-up paint," Garrick says. "Now, the driveway now looks great. They left me a happy customer."

Columbus Locksmith quick to replace dead bolt

Columbus Locksmith | Columbus, Ohio | columbus-locksmith.com

When Amber Stults' dead bolt stopped locking from outside, she promptly needed a new lock and key.

"They were able to repair the lock and provide me with keys that were better quality than the current set," Stults says. "They also honored the 15-percent Angie's List discount."

Bathroom remodel 'simply awesome'

Denbrook Inc. | Dublin, Ohio | denbrookinc.com

Dan Cutright was thrilled to find an accommodating craftsman to remodel his bathroom.

"[Owner] Andy Hager showed up when he said he would, took his time to do the job well and ensured I was happy," Cutright says. "It was simply awesome!"

Custom woodwork wow Westerville client

Brainard's Woodworking for Your Home | Westerville, Ohio | brainardswoodworking.com

Derek Brainard exceeded Loren Geistfeld's expectations by custom-building a buffet, shelves, panel doors and a corner cabinet, all stained to match her existing wood trim.

"Derek's attention to detail is exceptional," Geistfeld says. "Even the old trim he removed looked better after he reinstalled it. Friends have also commented on the quality of the workmanship."

Joseph Tree Service does a 'heck of a job'

Joseph Tree Service | Columbus, Ohio | josephtreeservice.com

Bryan Coss says it was wonderful working with Joseph to remove oak trees from his yard.

"Dave [Joseph, the owner] kept in contact with me from the very start," Coss says. "He was very responsive, answering all of my e-mails in a timely fashion. When I got home, he and his crew were finishing their cleanup, and they did a heck of a job."

No gutter language from gutter cleaners

Gutterworks Plus LLC | Grove City, Ohio

Deanna Scott wishes she had found someone like Gutterworks years ago to clean her gutters.

"I was very impressed with this service," Scott says. "It was an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. They're the best people I've ever had work on my gutters; I never heard any bad language, and they were very courteous."

JNG Painting fixes DIY disaster

JNG Painting & Decorating | Columbus, Ohio | jngpaintingdecorating.com

After a DIY faux painting kit went awry, Molly Bean trusted the job to JNG owner Joe Grywalksi.

"Joe was personable, extremely competent and considerate," Bean says. "My doors match the stained woodwork, and the work was completed in just one week. I recommend him without any qualifications."